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BLACKSMITHING 



5) Prick-punch for center of holes, and drill or punch, heat- 

 ing metal in latter case. 



6) Straighten on surface of anvil with hammer and flatter. 

 195. Making a Ring (Fig. 229). 



1) Cut calculated length from band or rod iron. 



2) Heat one end to light red and draw out, as shown in A, 



Fig. 230. 



FIG. 229. A ring constructed 

 from rectangular stock. 



FIG. 230. Ends of metal prepared 

 for welding. 



on 



3) Repeat operation 

 second end, making drawn-out taper on reverse side. 



4) Reheat entire rod to light red and round over horn; 

 bring ends together on face of anvil (B, Fig. 231), ready for 

 welding heat. 



FIG. 231. The ring shaped for welding. 



5) Heat ends of ring to welding temperature, and weld over 

 horn of anvil. 



6) Reheat welded part to light red and smooth up over 

 horn and on face of anvil. 



